Activities for Seniors
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The Importance of Political Correctness in Senior Care
Our word choices when providing care is extremely important. Becoming more mindful of how we phrase and even reference caregiving acts is an essential change in the culture of care homes.
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American Summer Quiz
All About Summer in America Quiz!
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5 Things We Can Learn From Dementia Villages
For those caring for seniors with dementia, successful interventions are centered on reminiscence and the person. What happens when we give the person the chance to explore an environment that feels familiar to them? Dementia villages are aiming to do just that.
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Minute to Win it
Every year we have members of a local grade 6 class come and participate in activities with our seniors at our day program. We decided to do an interactive minute to win it games with the kids and the clients. This program was a hit!!
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Have You Ever Game
A great game to get to know you residents, and see what you have in common! Similar to penny ante... see what other questions you can come up with!
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Remembering Shirley Temple
The residents loved the remembering Judy Garland powerpoint presentation and asked if there was one on Shirley Temple. I made one and thought I would submit it as these create great discussion and reminiscing.
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Attire of the World
In which country would you see people wearing these? Sari, Moccasins, Poncho and more... Full page images provided!
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Are You Using Your Local Library Enough?
Your local library is a haven for free activity supplies, easy activity ideas, 1:1 interventions, and endless inspiration for your busy community. Learn how to utilize this community resource even more than you already are.
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Numbers, Numbers and More Numbers
A fun numbers quiz for seniors! I have always had great success with numbers in my experiences.
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The Envelope Game
What I personally love about this game, is that everyone knows about money, they love looking at it and counting it!
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Guessing Game - Who Am I?
This is a wonderful reminiscing activity in a group setting. Guess the names of these famous people from the clues provided.
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Reading Books Made from Newspaper Clippings
Choose positive, pleasant, interesting articles. Residents that have dementia or limited reading skills will enjoy reading them.
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Group Singing with Props
This is a wonderful multi-sensory activity for residents living with dementia.
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Words starting with AU Quiz
The answers to this quiz all start with the letters: AU!
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Funny Short Stories #4
Some more funny short stories the share: The Envelope, The Doctor and The Restaurant
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Baby Boomers Music Quiz 4
The next in the baby boomer's music quiz series!
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This Day In History For Seniors: August
A reminiscing magazine for every day in August! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Nursery Rhymes - Sing the Next Line
Most residents living with dementia will remember childhood rhymes. Sing these nursery rhymes together!
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Famous Cat Lovers
Here is some fun trivia about some very famous cat people!
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Pumpking Seed Guessing Game
This is a fun agricultural / harvest themed activity for residents!
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Free Activity Calendar for Seniors
You can now add Daily Schedules, Icons, and Print at a variety of sizes! This easy to edit activity calendar can be pre-filled with upcoming events and celebration ideas for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A perfect resource for activity coordinators working with the elderly.
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20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease
20 activities for the elderly with dementia. The following ideas may be used on a one-to-one basis and others may be suitable for small groups depending on their abilities. These dementia activities are designed to promote and maintain existing skills.
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The Price is Right Game
This is such a fun game! Residents will love reminiscing about the price of groceries in a social setting.
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Words in Words Game
This game is very popular! It provides mental stimulation, social interaction and promotion of self-worth.
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Things that go Together Quiz
There are two ways to play this game. Great for people living with dementia!
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Reminiscing Activities for Seniors
Reminiscing with the elderly is a wonderful way to validate the lives of individuals and provide seniors with a sense of purpose, especially those living with dementia. Reminiscing activities also encourage social interaction and promote interpersonal skills.
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Difficult Behaviour Care Plan 1
Anna is a 79 year old lady living with 2nd stage dementia. She seems to understand what staff say but is very slow to respond. She is restless most of the day, sitting for only minutes at time...
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Bucket of Bean Bags Game
This simple and fun game promotes friendships and physical activity!
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School Days Reminiscing Cards
This is a wonderful game that can be adapted to any occasion. Residents will enjoy reminiscing and sharing stories.
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Games for People Living with Dementia
Adapting and modifying games for seniors is necessary for all sorts of different reasons. As well as for those living with dementia, games need to be modified for those who use wheelchairs and those with impaired vision or sensory loss.
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Balloon Games
Gentle exercise for the arms as well as an opportunity to socialize! Great for game for the elderly. Also suitable for people living with dementia.
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Musical Bingo
Musical Bingo improves recall and provides opportunities to reminisce. It is also an enjoyable and sociable game. This game was created by a Music Therapist I worked with and it was very popular in our Dementia Care Unit. If you don't have time to put the game together, ask a volunteer to help you. All you need is a computer, a printer and a laminator. This activity includes downloadable song cards and calling cards.
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Sample Activities Calendars
Sample monthly and weekly activity calendars for activity coordinators working in nursing homes. I know from experience that when i first started at a rest home I was thrown in the deep end, and I just thought by sharing this it may help out a newbie to develop their activities program. This is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead. Thanks to everyone who has shared their calendar.
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Recycled Dream Spring Tree
Celebrate spring at your nursing home by making a gorgeous dream tree composed of spring flowers and blossoms!
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How to write a Care Plan
The documentation process varies from facility to facility but there are usually three important steps to follow.
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6 Whiteboard Games for the Elderly
Whiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!
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Free Music Playlists for the Elderly
Music has been proven to be very beneficial for the elderly in long term care, particularly those living with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Here are some wonderful free playlists of famous songs from the 40s, 50s & 60s!
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Finish the Sayings and Proverbs Game
This fun and simple game is great for seniors including people living with dementia. Includes well known sayings, idioms and proverbs that they will remember from their past.
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Care Plan Goals & Interventions
Learn how to respond to the assessment of needs with the following 6 case studies extracted from resident care plans.
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Spot the Differences Contest
Have some fun having a 'Spot the Differences' contest! This is a great group activity for seniors!
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